Australian Cinematographers Society
Australia
Notes
- The Australian Cinematographers Society was founded by a group of cinecamera people in Sydney in 1957 and was originally the exclusive domain of film cameramen. Its Articles of Association were finalized in 1960. With the influx of portable video cameras the Society opened its doors to all types of cinematographers and the membership now reflects the changing face of the industry.
- Over the years the Society has expanded considerably and now has a membership of over 1,200 Australia wide. It operates branches in every State of Australia, with annual Award Presentations being held in New South Wales, South Australia (incorporating West. Australia), Queensland and Victoria (incorporating Tasmania). (from the ACS web site, 1998)
- The Cinematographer of the Year award is known as Milli Award since 1971, but had been given before.
Awards
ACS Hall of Fame
- To be inducted into the Hall of Fame is considered to be the highest honor of the ASC.
Award of Distinction
Best Entry (SA & WA)
Best Student Cinematography
Cinekids Minute Film Award
Cinematographer of the Year
Emerging Cinematographer Award
Gold Plaque
Golden Tripod
- The Golden Tripod is given in a variety of categories including very specialized ones such as music clips, educational films and TV station breaks/promos.
International Award
International Award for Cinematography
NSW & ACT Award for Cinematography
NSW & ACT Bronze Award
NSW & ACT Gold Award
- The ACS State awards are held annually by each branch (some in conjunction with others).
NSW & ACT Highly Commended
NSW & ACT Silver Award
Qld and NT Bronze Award
Queensland & Northern Territory Bronze Award
Queensland & Northern Territory Gold Award
- The ACS State awards are held annually by each branch (some in conjunction with others).
Queensland & Northern Territory Highly Commended
Queensland & Northern Territory Silver Award
Ron Windon ACS Award
Ross Wood Award
SA & WA Bronze Award
SA & WA Gold Award
- The ACS State awards are held annually by each branch (some in conjunction with others).
SA & WA Highly Commended
SA & WA Silver Award
Victoria & Tasmania Best Entry Award
Victoria & Tasmania Bronze Award
Victoria & Tasmania Gold Award
- The ACS State awards are held annually by each branch (some in conjunction with others).
Victoria & Tasmania Highly Commended
Victoria & Tasmania Silver Award